whether it be a daily commute, walking to someone's house on the other side of town or travelling to another country. That's not to say I don't hate every person that I have to share the experience with, but the time itself isn't a problem at all.

I do it, if people want to sit next to me they can ask me to move. I have long legs and a lot of shit with me so it makes sense to spread it out a bit. I have no issue if people do this also, I just sit by people with nothing next to them, or ask someone with their bag next to them to move. Obviously if the bus is getting packed then I free up space ready, I am not a complete prick.